What does breast surgery involve?
Mammology is a field of medicine dedicated to diagnosing and treating diseases of the breast (mammary gland). Surgical treatment in mammology covers a wide range of operations — from biopsy and removal of benign lesions to resection of the gland in cases of cancer.
Helyos Medical Center has a modern diagnostic center with an AI-supported mammograph, which makes it possible to detect pathology at the earliest stages and determine the optimal treatment approach.
Which breast conditions require surgery?
Many breast conditions are treated conservatively or simply require observation, but in a number of cases surgical intervention is necessary. Consulting a breast surgeon is advisable in the following cases:
- a large fibroadenoma (more than 2 cm) that continues to grow or causes significant discomfort;
- a breast abscess;
- suspicious lesions requiring biopsy to rule out cancer;
- precancerous changes in the tissue of the gland;
- breast cancer.
Helyos Medical Center also provides comprehensive gynae-oncological care, including surgical treatment of cervical cancer and other operations.
Benign and malignant breast tumors
Breast growths are in most cases benign — fibroadenomas, cysts, ductal papillomas. Some require only observation, while others require surgical removal. In the case of a malignant tumor, treatment is planned individually, taking into account the stage and extent of the process.
Methods of surgical treatment of the breast
The choice of surgical method depends on the diagnosis, the size and location of the pathological focus, and the patient's individual characteristics:
- breast biopsy — allows the diagnosis to be clarified in the case of suspicious lesions;
- removal of a fibroadenoma — indicated for active tumor growth, pronounced pain, or deformity of the gland;
- incision and drainage of an abscess — necessary for a purulent-inflammatory process in the breast;
- sectoral resection — removal of the affected section of the gland in cases of localized changes, including certain forms of cancer;
- lumpectomy — a breast-conserving operation removing the tumor within healthy tissue margins;
- mastectomy — removal of the breast in cases of advanced cancer or multiple malignant foci.
Helyos Medical Center also performs surgical treatment of vulvar cancer using a minimally invasive approach.
Advantages of mammology at Helyos Medical Center
At Helyos Medical Center, breast care is not limited to surgery — it is a complete cycle from consultation with a doctor and diagnostics through treatment and rehabilitation, with each stage arranged in sequence. Operations are performed according to modern international treatment protocols, and the plan is drawn up strictly individually for each patient. Helyos Medical Center also offers treatment of fallopian tube cancer and other gynae-oncological diseases.
To book an appointment with a breast surgeon, find out the preliminary price of the operation, or clarify how much treatment costs in your specific case, call +380670000150 or use the online form on the website.
